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Policy for Science (P4Science)

Call for proposals

P4Science call 2026-2027

The call for proposals in the frame of the P4Science research programme is now open!

The call is focussed on supporting and reinforcing scientific excellence of the Federal Scientific Institutions (FSI) around 6 priorities:

  • Fair principle and AI models
  • Heritage collection: innovative methods for conservation
  • Present & past societies
  • Ecosystems, climate & environmental health 
  • From earth system processes to natural hazard risk: assessment and response
  • Astronomy, earth and planetary science

Research project proposals can take up different forms. A toolbox is provided from which FSI can choose a range of tools that best fit their research needs.

Calendar

Activity Deadline
Launch of the call 7 May 2026
Deadline submission EoI 25 June 2026  @ 14:00
Deadline confirmation DG FSI 25 June 2026  @ 14:00
Eligibility check by BELSPO  
Deadline submission Full Proposal 1 Octobre 2026 @ 14:00
Evaluation  
Communication of results  
Start of the projects 15 March 2027

Deadlines

  • Submission EoI and confirmation by DG of the institution: 25 June 2026 @ 14:00
  • Submission Full Proposals: 1 Octobre 2026 @ 14:00

The completed EoI and Full Proposals need to be submitted via the online platform.

The confirmation of the DG of the institution needs to be sent to P4Science@belspo.be before 25 June 2026 @ 14:00.

Platform

Soon available.

Documents

Information documents

Templates for submission proposals

These templates are an indication of what is expected in the EoI and Full Proposal, the submission of both the EoI and the Full Proposal have to be done through the platform!